Description
These chickpea brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. A flourless, protein-packed chocolate treat.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup peanut butter or almond butter
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips until smooth.
3. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
4. Spread batter into lined baking pan.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes until set.
6. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Blend very well for smooth texture.
Do not overbake.
Nut butter flavor is subtle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg